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Explorer Tom Cave in Glenmeen is gone, which means it’s finally free to become whatever it wants. Tom says it smells like old socks and regret, but that’s probably just the wind. Bring sandwiches, the gulls will thank you for sharing your disappointment with them.

Explorer Tom Lisnacroba is hiding a scandal from centuries past: it used to be bigger, and it’s embarrassed about it now. It’s levelled but still showing off on aerial photos. Look serious, nod slowly, you're basically an expert now.

Explorer Tom Priests Well in Wallscourt, County Galway, has a ghost that's too lazy to haunt it properly. He just sits there judging your hydration levels from the bottom. Have a nosey, politely, and don't drop anything valuable down there or you'll never get it back, trust me.

Explorer Tom Lissaniska claims the bishop refused to visit because he was scared of its underground passage. It’s a circular rath with a field boundary clipping it at the south. Best enjoyed with a bag of chips and no plans.

Explorer Tom Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Dartfield has an underground passage and a stony mound that might be associated with something. The whole parish argued about whose turn it was to fix it. Get a photo with it before it gets a better agent.

Explorer Tom Graveyard in Wallscourt has been hanging out with the rabbits for centuries. They probably think it's just another nice patch of grass to nap on. Spot the oldest stone and give it a name that sounds fancy.

Explorer Tom Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Cooleeny is poorly preserved and sitting near a house, which is awkward. Two families once fought over who owned the view here. Go with someone who loves old stuff and watch them melt.

Explorer Tom Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Lecarrownagappoge is throwing a triple-tiered party on a glacial ridge. Three banks and three fosses, which sounds like a very expensive wedding. Sit on a wall nearby and pretend you're the main character in a Renaissance painting.

Explorer Tom Garden has caught my eye in County Galway. I bet a garden with a name like that could keep me talking all afternoon; I'm already inventing a daft little scene for it, and I'll stop before it turns into history.

Explorer Tom Children's playground has caught my eye in County Galway. I bet a children's playground with a name like that could keep me talking all afternoon; I'm already inventing a daft little scene for it, and I'll stop before it turns into history.